Senior Engineer, Primary Project Design (Hybrid Scotland)

Scottishpower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare options

Pension scheme with double matching 10

Life assurance (4x salary)

Annual bonus opportunities

Electric vehicle schemes

36 days annual leave

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Engineer (Design - Primary Projects) to shape and deliver major substation and network projects. You will design network solutions up to 33kV, develop robust investment plans and collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory and customer needs.

You will support ED3 investment plans, mentor engineers, and travel across Central and Southern Scotland. The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days on site, delivering tangible

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical network design and development, up to 33kV.
• Knowledge of electricity distribution networks and standards.
• Understanding of regulatory environment and investment drivers.
• Ability to balance technical, commercial and customer considerations.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using network analysis and modelling tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Central and Southern Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design network projects and programmes that support business plan objectives.
• Build robust, coordinated and deliverable work programmes across the licence area.
• Support development of ED3 and investment plans through engineering and commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders and internal teams to meet requirements.
• Drive innovation by applying new technologies and approaches to network design.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all activities.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and trainees.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic network investment programmes.

Skills

Electrical network design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project delivery

Analytical thinking

IT & modelling

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Network analysis tools

Modelling software

Job description

SP Energy Networks in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Engineer (Design - Primary Projects) to shape and deliver major substation and network projects. You will design network solutions up to 33kV, develop robust investment plans and collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory and customer needs.

You will support ED3 investment plans, mentor engineers, and travel across Central and Southern Scotland. The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days on site, delivering tangible